Learning is an act of Courage—an invitation to lean into the unknown with hope and curiosity.
Teaching
My philosophy of teaching is collaborative—celebrating the valuable experience, training, and understanding each person brings to our learning communities. As co-creators of the learning space, we are all stewards of its safety.
I aim to inspire people to lean into “not knowing” and discover the beauty of curiosity. Through increasing awareness, building knowledge, and applying skills (Sue et al., 2019), we deepen understanding together.
Courses Taught
Social Work Practice for Diverse Populations
Utah Valley University
MFT Models & Foundational Theories
University of Oregon
Clinical Foundations for Working with LGBTQIA+ Communities
Utah Valley University
Marital and Family Relations
Utah State University
Life Span Development
Utah State University
Guest Lectures
Working with LGBTQIA+ Communities as an MFT
Sexual Identity Development in Adulthood
Self of the Therapist, Self Disclosure & Working with Marginalized Groups
Introduction to MFT as a Profession
Healing Sociocultural Trauma
LGBTQIA+ Relationships
Satir Model
Decentering Heteronormativity in Family Scholarship
Cohabitation and Marriage
LGBTQ and Immigrant Families
Gender Affirming Care & Diagnosis
Presentations & Speaking Engagements
From Awareness to Action: Ethical Guidelines for Mental Health Providers Serving LGBTQIA+ Communities and the Imperative to “Do No Harm”
LGBTQ Affirmative Therapist Guild of Utah Ethics Conference
Inclusive Relational Therapy: Clinical Foundations for working with Non-Heteronormative Relationships
UCMHP Conference, Davis Conference Center
Co-presenter: Heather Holmgren, LMFT
401: Models of LGBTQ+ Clinical Care: Deepening Competence in Practice
A Path Forward, LLC
Cultivating Wellness
Kiln, Provo Utah
Transformative Healing: Nurturing Transgender Mental Health and Community Resilience
A Transgender Awareness Intercampus Presentation
Sin Limites: Celebrating our Identities as LGBTQ+ Latines
Weber State University
Working with LGBTQIA+ Communities and Sexual Assault
YCC Family Crisis Center
Healing and Resilience for QTBIPOC Communities
Community Outreach Event with Unidxs
Healing and Resilience for QTBIPOC Communities
Utah Association of Marriage & Family Therapists
We Are Our Medicine: Resilience, Healing, & Hope as LGBTQIA+ People
Keynote Address for Weber State University’s Peace & Possibilities Series
Navigating Immigration and DACA Fears
Comunidades Unidos presentation
Healing and Resilience for BIPOC Students on PWIs
Graduate Students of Color Association
Utah State University
Foundations for Working with LGBTQ+ Individuals in Family Therapy
Utah Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Co-presenters: Sami Simpson & Lisa Hansen
Ni De Aqui y Ni De Alla: Latinx Community Care and Considerations
University of Utah LGBTQ Resource Center Emerging Student Leadership Program
Co-presenter: Gabi Merida
Know Yourself: Addressing BIPOC Mental Health Within the System of Higher Education
Expect the Great Conference
Co-panelists: Greg Noel, Juan Carlos Sansebatian
Radical Wellness: Self Care and Capitalism
University of Alaska
What People Are Saying
“This was highly informative. I appreciate the clarity of the information provided.”
— Training Attendee
“Andres encouraged class participation and helped students analyze and critique forms of thought.”
— Student
“This was an excellent intro and in-depth exploration of such important considerations with LGBTQ+ relationships.”
— Training Attendee
“Andres is awesome. They are super open to ideas, and willing to discuss them. They really care about their students and know the course material well. I would easily take another class from them.”
— Student